Backup Software Options

theboyrob · 8 Aug 2007 at 08:59

Needing some advice on the best backup software for a Windows SBS 2003 machine.

It was setup using ntbackup, but as the backup finishes it locks the machine so we have had to stop using ntbackup. I have tried to install Synantec Backup Exec 11d, but it gives an error when trying to install. (Why is it wheneber Symantec products are absolutly rubbish?)

So what are my other options? Its backing up to a HP DAT72 USB tape drive.

Thanks

theboyrob · 8 Aug 2007 at 09:07

Everything looks fine in the event logs.

Ntbackup was the last entry before it locks, it locks pretty much the same time as ntbackup finishes its operation.

Backup Exec just gives a generic installation error. The server runs like a dream apart from the backup problems.

theboyrob · 8 Aug 2007 at 09:24

All latest service packs, all patched up

I think backup exec 11d is the latest, they may be an 'e' version available.

Are there no other backup software solutions?

theboyrob · 8 Aug 2007 at 09:33

i think backup exec is down to it being no the best product as it won't even install. I have used a lot of the older Veritas versions and never had a problem with them.

I am downloading Acronis True Image Server Edition to try as we speak.

The home version is excellent so this might work ok.

Thanks for your help.